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Ganduje: The battles, controversies, successes of APC ex-chair

Nigeria, June 29 -- When on 3 August 2023, Abdullahi Ganduje was appointed the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), some saw the development as a saving grace for him after leadin... Read More


Borno's 'War' on Words: When free speech becomes a crime

Nigeria, June 29 -- Mele Mohammed, a councillor in Yawa Kura Ward in Borno State, witnessed the April fire outbreak at the Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Abadam and captured the incident on vide... Read More


The gift of imperfection, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, June 29 -- I love comedy clubs. Always have. My wife calls them my happy place and she's not wrong. Although I haven't had the opportunity to attend one recently, I often find myself immersed... Read More


'Special' prayer held for Dantata as family plans burial in Madinah

Nigeria, June 29 -- The Kano State Islamic Council of Ulama has observed a special funeral prayer for the late businessman and philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, who died on Saturday. The "Ga'ib Prayers"... Read More


Nigeria Customs chief elected chairperson of World Customs Organisation

Nigeria, June 29 -- The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has been elected as chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. Mr Adeniyi's appoin... Read More


Ofili shines in Texas amid uncertainty over national future

Nigeria, June 29 -- Favour Ofili took center stage at the ATX Sprint Classic in Georgetown, Texas, on Saturday where she lined up against a high-profile field that included Olympic medalist Gabby Thom... Read More


Chelsea, Palmeiras survive marathon matches to reach Club World Cup quarter finals

Nigeria, June 29 -- Chelsea booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup after a chaotic, weather-disrupted 4-1 extra-time victory over Benfica at the Bank of America Stadium in Char... Read More


Police arrest seven suspects linked to tanker hijack in Lagos

Nigeria, June 29 -- The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of seven gang members suspected of hijacking a fuel truck, leading to the recovery of another stolen fuel tanker in the Ejig... Read More


President Federation Cup: Kwara United win first-ever title after shootout drama

Nigeria, June 29 -- History was made on Saturday evening at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, as Kwara United clinched their first-ever President Federation Cup title following a tense goalless dra... Read More


FLASHBACK: Before Big Brother, Fuji House of Commotion ruled Nigerian airwaves

Nigeria, June 28 -- Before reality shows like Big Brother Naija dominated the screens, one sitcom held Nigerian households in a firm comedic grip, Fuji House of Commotion. With its chaotic blend of f... Read More